Discover what happened on September 13: Buckingham Palace under fire, Quebec’s decisive battle, the Holy Sepulchre dedication, Luna 2 and the Oslo Accords.
Tag: September 13
September 13, 1993 | What the Oslo Accords Promised—and Left Unresolved
On September 13, 1993, Israel and the PLO signed the Oslo Declaration of Principles. Examine what the accord established, deferred and left unresolved.
September 13, 1959 | Luna 2 Reaches the Moon
On September 13, 1959 UTC, Luna 2 became the first human-made object to reach another celestial body. Follow the flight, science, impact and date discrepancy.
September 13, 335 | Inside Constantine’s Holy Sepulchre Dedication
On September 13, 335, Constantine’s church complex at the site Christians identified with Jesus’s tomb entered public worship. Explore the dedication, evidence and legacy.
September 13, 1759 | The Battle That Decided Quebec
On September 13, 1759, British troops climbed to the Plains of Abraham and defeated the French outside Quebec. Follow the battle, its aftermath and its contested legacy.
September 13, 1940 | The Day Bombs Struck Buckingham Palace
On September 13, 1940, six bombs fell across Buckingham Palace while King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were inside. Follow the documented raid and its place in Britain’s wartime memory.